Terminally ill Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon will donate fortune

[<a href="//storify.com/cbccommunity/simpson-s-co-creator-will-donate-fortune" target="_blank">View the story "Terminally ill Simpson's co-creator Sam Simon will donate fortune" on Storify</a>]<h1>Terminally ill Simpson's co-creator Sam Simon will donate fortune</h1><h2></h2><p>Storified by <a href="http://storify.com/cbccommunity">CBC News Community</a>&middot; Mon, Jul 29 2013 16:22:19</p><div>Sam Simon is giving away his millions to charities! Unfortunately, he is reportedly dying of cancer :( pic.twitter.com/7BeuBVnEL9BigCatMomma</div><div><i>The Simpson's </i>co-creator and multimillionaire Sam Simon will be donating most of his sizable fortune to charity after he reaches the end of his battle with what doctors have told him is terminal cancer.<br><br>Simon, who says he's already given most of his fortunate away, told WTF's Marc Maron in an interview that he would be donating most of his remaining fortune after he passes away.<br></div><div><b>WARNING: The podcast below contains vulgar language.<br></b></div><div>Episode 389 - Sam SimonComedian Marc Maron is tackling the most complex philosophical question of our day - WTF? He'll get to the bottom of it with help from co...</div><div>The 58-year-old producer and writer rose to fame after co-creating <i>The Simpsons </i>with Matt Groening. <br></div><div>Tumblr</div><div>Though Simon hasn't worked on <i>The Simpsons</i> since the early 90s, he says royalty cheques from the show - tallying about $10 million US annually - had allowed him to somewhat retire by his mid-30s.</div><div>Sam Simon, as pictured in The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular pic.twitter.com/2TzaOW0w4XJohn F. Lemonade</div><div>In May, Simon told Maron that he received his terminal diagnoses of three to six months left to live about six months ago.<br></div><div>Thanks for all the kind tweets. I have great doctors and I plan on beating the cancer!Sam Simon</div><div>My meds, take two: pic.twitter.com/vW0ms9GNoJSam Simon</div><div>After learning of the diagnosis, Simon's fans showed an outpouring of love for the writer, producer and philanthropist on Twitter.<br></div><div>Sam Simon is dying. :(Nicholas Swenson</div><div>I just found out about the terminal illness of Sam Simon, and it's bumming me out to a drastic degree.Matt Christman</div><div>I just found out about Sam Simon's terminal illness :(Dylan David</div><div>Love The Simpsons!!!!!Madison Pulaski</div><div>Very sad to hear Sam Simon is terminally ill. Co-creator of my all time favorite TV show #TheSimpsonsPaul Prescott</div><div>Sad to hear about Sam Simon's illness.J. McElgunn</div><div>[joke about laughter being the best medicine &amp; sam simon] I hope that he pulls through, if not, that he doesn't suffer more than he can bearthe real currents</div><div>Many were impressed to hear of Simon's plans for his money after his passing, praising him for being able to make such an altruistic decision during a difficult time.<br></div><div>Bless you Mr. Sam #Simon. #godspeedNamaste</div><div>Thank you, Sam Simon, for everything you are doing for animals. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid... #ForAKinderWorld pic.twitter.com/GsioTs4C29Animals Australia</div><div>The animals have a good friend in Sam Simon.... fb.me/1F6kkd4vLDarbster Veg Bistro </div><div>That story about Sam Simon is so sad. Really teared me up.J. David Clarke</div><div>But the move is not out of character for a man who has already been generous with his income, especially aiding in the fight for animal rights.<br><br>Simon donated a ship, which is named after him, to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.<br></div><div>Hot new paint job for the SSS Sam Simon! #razzle pic.twitter.com/oqnWEL1k6uSam Simon</div><div>His sizable donations to PETA earned him a namesake PETA facility.<br></div><div>It's official! @simonsam cuts the ribbon at #PETA's Norfolk headquarters, now named The Sam Simon Center! PHOTO: twitpic.com/c7u9kpPETA</div><div>Rescue pup Cinnamon is VERY eager 2 help us deliver straw 2 cold 'backyard dogs' at PETA's @simonsam Center PHOTO: twitpic.com/c8xut5PETA</div><div>Congratulations to my incredible friend Sam Simon for the opening of his PETA facility. You are an inspiration. pic.twitter.com/d6xYja48xXHarvey Fierstein</div><div>Another big animal rights activist, former <i>The Price is Right </i>host Bob Barker presented Simon with an award honouring his activism efforts.<br></div><div>An iconic moment: Bob Barker presents @simonsam The Compassionate Leadership Award at @MercyForAnimals' Free to Be! pic.twitter.com/eM6tVyNrP3"Sandi Boston</div><div>That's not to mention his <a href="http://www.samsimonfoundation.com/" class="">The Sam Simon Foundation</a>, which in addition to fighting for animals also supports a vegan food shelter.<br></div><div>Hearing Dogs - The Sam Simon Foundation - Saving the Lives of Dogs, to Enrich the Lives of PeopleSaving the Lives of Dogs, to Enrich the Lives of People.</div><div>Already outliving his terminal diagnosis, Simon is trying to stay positive - and seems to still have a sense of humour about the situation.<br></div><div>Every day is a gift. And the days I don't feel good are like a crappy gift. Or a card.Sam Simon</div><div>I was overwhelmed by all your kind tweets yesterday, and by how many of you care about animals, too!Sam Simon</div><div>I have great docs, traditional and alternative, and I plan on beating this. Thanks, again!Sam Simon</div>

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